Colorado Powerline Inc.
Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet — Fractures — GRANT, COLORADO
| Employer | Colorado Powerline Inc. | Report ID | 2021087448 |
| Address | 48606 Hwy 285 | City, State ZIP | GRANT, COLORADO 80448 |
| Event Date | August 30, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet | Source of Injury | Manlifts |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 | Inspection # | 1552589 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.46000, -105.67000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was adjusting a circuit breaker from an elevated manlift. The employee fell from the manlift, landing about 20 feet below and suffering a fractured back bone.
Incident Summary
On August 30, 2021, a worker at Colorado Powerline Inc. in GRANT, COLORADO suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet, with manlifts identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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